The __________ minimizes leakage of electrical current traveling along the axon.

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The myelin sheath is a layer of fatty insulation that surrounds some axons and helps to increase the speed of electrical signals traveling along the axon. Additionally, the myelin sheath minimizes leakage of electrical current by creating gaps called nodes of Ranvier where the electrical signal can jump from one segment of the axon to the next, rather than traveling down the entire length of the axon.

The __________ Minimizes Leakage of Electrical Current Traveling Along the Axon